These are the TVs LG is bringing to Australia in the first half of 2015
LG today unveiled 29 new TV models due to hit Australian shores in the first half of 2015. The South Korean giant made its announcement…
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Samsung Galaxy S6 coming to Australia on April 10, starting at AUD$999
Samsung today announced that the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge will go on sale in Australia on April 10, starting at AUD$999 and…
ASUS ZenWatch on sale today for AUD$289
ASUS today announced the Australian availability of its first wearable device, the ZenWatch. The ZenWatch is available now through Google, and will be available in…
Telstra increases mobile data caps, doesn’t charge arm and leg
Telstra today announced that it will increase the data caps on it its 24-month Mobile Accelerate, 12-month BYO and casual month-by-month plans. Customers will be…
Telstra pledges to keep customer metadata in Australia
Telstra today promised that it will store all information captured under the Government's mandatory data retention scheme in Australia. The telco's announcement follows yesterday's Senate…
New PlayStation 4 update adds support for external hard drives
Sony yesterday launched version 2.50 of the PlayStation 4 operating system, implementing several frequently requested features. Key additions include the ability to suspend and resume…
Twitter launches Periscope, an app that lets you broadcast your life
Twitter today launched Periscope, a new app that allows users to broadcast live video from their smartphones. Users are able to relay live vision to…
PayPal offers Free Return Shipping for Aussie online shoppers
PayPal Australia yesterday announced Free Return Shipping, a new service that enables customers to claim a refund on return shipping costs for eligible online purchases.…
Senate passes mandatory data retention laws, Australia-based storage not required
The controversial Mandatory Data Retention Bill has passed Federal Parliament this evening, after both major parties voted in favour of the legislation in the Senate.…
Netgear’s Arlo Smart Home Security Cameras are now available in Australia
Netgear today launched its Arlo Smart Home Security Camera in Australia. First announced at CES 2015, the Arlo Smart Home Security is a completely wire-free,…
Federal Government introduces site blocking bill in fight against piracy
The Federal Government today introduced new legislation that would force Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to, at the request of copyright holders, block access to…
Malcom Turnbull tells Australians how to circumvent data retention
Communications Minister Malcom Turnbull last night told Australians that they could bypass the Government's proposed mandatory data retention scheme through the use of over-the-top services,…
Beats Solo2 Wireless headphones now available in Australia
Apple overnight announced the Australian availability of its Beats by Dre. Dre Solo2 Wireless headphones. The on-ear Bluetooth headphones are now available to purchase through…
OPPO’s next phone could have almost no bezel
Anonymous emails sent to several Chinese tech writers have unveiled what appears to be OPPO's latest smartphone. The currently unnamed device is distinguished by a…
Senator Ludlam tells Australians to use offshore services and VPNs to bypass mandatory data retention
Greens Senator Scott Ludlam today during a Senate hearing on mandatory data retention told Australians to make use of offshore services and virtual private networks…
Amaysim switches on 4G service, plans start at AUD$29.90 per month
Amaysim today announced that it has switched on its 4G offering and that it will be grandfathering its old 3G plans. Amaysim's 4G is powered…
Australia, Netflix is finally here
As of a few minutes ago, Australians are now able to subscribe to Netflix; the popular streaming service went live for local users at midnight.…
Telstra T-Box customers offered six months of free Presto
Telstra today announced that it will offer new and existing Telstra T-Box owners a free six month subscription to Foxtel's streaming service, Presto. In addition,…
KoalaSafe is a simple tool to make your kids healthier internet users
At present, KoalaSafe is only able to block access to the online components of apps and games. Devices have to be connected to KoalaSafe's network…
Netflix confirms Australian pricing, starting from AUD$8.99
Netflix this morning announced Australian pricing for its video-on-demand subscription service ahead of tomorrow's local launch. Users will be able to subscribe to one of…
Foxtel iQ3 is now available for AUD$150
Foxtel subscribers are today able to order the company's latest set-top box, the eagerly anticipated iQ3, for AUD $125. On top of this, customers are…
Samsung bringing NX500 compact camera to Australia in April
Samsung today announced that it will be bringing its NX500 compact camera to Australia at the beginning of April for AUD$999. The retro-inspired shooter has…
Deezer’s lossless music streaming service launches in Australia
Deezer today announced the Australian availability of Deezer Elite, a high-resolution audio streaming service exclusive to the Sonos range of wireless multiroom speakers. Deezer Elite…
Foxtel iQ3 set-top box launching on March 23
Foxtel yesterday announced that it will launch its iQ3 set-top box on March 23. Both new and existing customers will be able to order what…
